Head judge Len Goodman had the deciding vote and said: "The thing is in the dance-off, you've really got to up your game or nerves stifle your performance."

He continued: "One couple, I felt, really did up their game. The other, I think, nerves got them and there was a lot of mistakes going on. And for that reason I'm going to save Mark."

Fullerton described her time on the show as the "most amazing trip".

She said: "I can't thank you enough, or the producers at the BBC, for asking me to take part in this show."

Fullerton continued: "It's been fantastic, thank you. Anton has been unbelievably patient, I can't tell you. I honestly have a memory like a colander. He's been utterly brilliant."

Du Beke said: "From my perspective, this whole fabulous show is made fun because of the people we get to dance with, and you are just a joy. Every day I come in I get to dance with you. You are really lovely."